Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born in the east. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate, Persistence. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 8000 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (20 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 3'11" and muscular, this eastern man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his feathered brown hat.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rurik fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Amber (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Sard (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Black opal (900 gp).

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of magic around her neck, and a sword on her belt. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She has wavy brown hair. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Paela was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: Standing 3'6", this man very much looks the part of a Shepherd. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 500 gp.